New Jersey Doctors’ Mistakes Lawyers: Link between Autism and Antidepressants in Pregnancy
A recent study conducted at the University of Montreal in Canada suggests that there may be a correlation between the use of antidepressants during pregnancy and autism. After studying more than 145,000 children born in Quebec between 1998 and 2009, researchers found that women who took selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) during their second and third trimesters were more likely to have children on the autism spectrum.
SSRIs are a particular group of antidepressants that includes Prozac, Paxil and Zoloft. Similar studies have had varied results and some suggest that a mother’s depression, rather than the medication prescribed to treat it, may increase the risk of a child developing autism; however, SSRIs are known to cross the placenta and they can be found in amniotic fluid. Doctors must weigh the risks and benefits of antidepressant use during pregnancy before deciding whether or not to prescribe SSRIs to pregnant women, but it is essentially a judgment call.
If you or your child has suffered injury or illness because of a doctor’s error or poor judgment, New Jersey doctors’ mistakes lawyers at Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP may be able to help you pursue a medical malpractice claim. Our team of New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers will review your case at no charge to help you determine your best course of legal action. Our offices are located in Edison, Toms River and Red Bank, New Jersey. Call us at 1-732-777-0100 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation today.
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